Palmas

[ pahl-mahs ]

/ ˈpɑl mɑs /

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noun

Las. Las Palmas.

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Words nearby Palmas

palm, Palma, palmaceous, palmar, palmary, Palmas, palmate, palmation, palmatisect, Palm Bay, Palm Beach

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How to use Palmas in a sentence

The Palmas were handcuffed for 90 minutes, according to the lawsuit.
Firefighter sues Montgomery County over no-knock warrant he says ‘terrorized’ his family|Dan Morse|May 6, 2021|Washington Post
The target of their investigation at the time was sleeping in a separate residence in the basement, an apartment the Palmas rented out that had its own outside entrance.
Firefighter sues Montgomery County over no-knock warrant he says ‘terrorized’ his family|Dan Morse|May 6, 2021|Washington Post
The warrant identified the Palmas as the home’s owners and stated they had not been informed of the case.
Firefighter sues Montgomery County over no-knock warrant he says ‘terrorized’ his family|Dan Morse|May 6, 2021|Washington Post
The lawsuit specifically cited the video of one officer that began after police had entered the Palmas’ home and detained the family.
Firefighter sues Montgomery County over no-knock warrant he says ‘terrorized’ his family|Dan Morse|May 6, 2021|Washington Post

When the litter was set down in the courtyard of Las Palmas it carried only a corpse!
The Tiger Hunter|Mayne Reid
Was it an assurance that he should be welcomed at the hacienda of Las Palmas?
The Tiger Hunter|Mayne Reid
Palm-oil is the main article of export, and is procured along the seacoast between Monrovia and Cape Palmas.
History of the Negro Race in America From 1619 to 1880. Vol 1|George W. Williams
A large native tribe, the Grebo, dwells at Cape Palmas in the midst of the colonists.
Journal of an African Cruiser|Horatio Bridge
Matters being now in a good train at Cape Palmas, we go to use our pacific influence elsewhere.
Journal of an African Cruiser|Horatio Bridge

British Dictionary definitions for Palmas

Palmas

/ (ˈpælməs) /

noun

a city in N Brazil, capital of Tocantins state. Pop: 391 000 (2005 est)

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